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Kyphon Inc: KyphXR brand KyphoPak Tray, a Introducer Tool kit for Inflation Syringe Kyphon Catalog Number: KPT1001, KPT1002, KPT1003, KPT1501, KPT1503, KPT2002, KPT2003 The medical device is distributed by Kyphon under the brand name KyphX Xpander Inflation Syringe. This medical device is provided as an individual stand-alone package (which also contains an accessory locking syringe device) and as an individually packaged component of the KyphoPak Tray. The Inflation Syringe packaging and contents are identical whether provided as a stand-alone package or as a component of the KyphoPak Tray.

Recall number
Z-0147-04
Recalling firm
Kyphon Inc
Product
KyphXR brand KyphoPak Tray, a Introducer Tool kit for Inflation Syringe Kyphon Catalog Number: KPT1001, KPT1002, KPT1003, KPT1501, KPT1503, KPT2002, KPT2003 The medical device is distributed by Kyphon under the brand name KyphX Xpander Inflation Syringe. This medical device is provided as an individual stand-alone package (which also contains an accessory locking syringe device) and as an individually packaged component of the KyphoPak Tray. The Inflation Syringe packaging and contents are identical whether provided as a stand-alone package or as a component of the KyphoPak Tray.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2003-10-13
Posted
2004-07-20
Terminated
2004-03-08
Reason
Devices for which sterility may be compromised as evidenced by a loss of package integrity.
Root cause
Other
Action
On October 13, 2003, all consignees were notified via letter and on-site visit by a Kyphon sales representative, informing them of the affected devices and providing instructions on the recall.
Quantity
771 syringes
Distribution
There were a total of 188 direct customers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. There were 0 (zero) wholesaler dealers, distributors, retailers that received the recalled product distributed by Kyphon. The recalled product was distributed in the United States only. Recalled product was distributed by Kyphon to one VA hospital, VA Medical Center of San Diego, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161. There were no shipments to foreign or Canadian distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Kyphon (KyphoPak Tray) Introducer Tool kit: Catalog No. KPT1001 with Lot No. 03090901, Catalog No. KPT1002 with Lot No. 03090902, Catalog No. KPT1003 with Lot No. 03090903, Catalog No. KPT1501 with Lot No. 03091704, Catalog No. KTP1503 with Lot No. 03091705, Catalog No. KPT2002 with Lot No. 03090807, Catalog No. KPT2003 with Lot No. 03090806
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
DXT
Firm FEI
3004904811
Firm city
Sunnyvale
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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